Chad Wells leaving Alewife

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Some of the improvement at Bluegrass has been from the natural mellowing that happens with good materials. Some of it has been more conscious. A new chef has brought new ideas and styles. -- Bluegrass hitting its stride, Richard Gorelick, Nov. 17, 2012 Total stars: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)

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Talk about your winning streaks. The Brewer's Art, now in its 17th season, has had a remarkably impressive run in its Charles Street townhouse. It has managed to mature and grow in popularity while holding true to its original vision and keeping the loyalty of its core audience. -- Brewer's Art continues its winning streak, Richard Gorelick, Nov. 10, 2012 Total stars: 3 out of 5 stars (Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun)

Chad Wells is leaving Alewife. His last day at the downtown tavern is Saturday.

Wells is headed to Annapolis, where he will be "re-concepting" an existing restaurant - he wouldn't say which one. But the chef, probably best known for his culinary experiments with snakehead and other invasive species, was excited about shaking up the conservative Annapolis dining scene.

"I want to a be a front runner in establishing local and invasive food in Annapolis," Wells said. "I want to put my heart out there with food."

Wells said that Alewife will be keeping his menu, including his signature smoke burger, at least for the short term. "I'm not turning my back on anybody," Wells said. "I'll be helping them out as much as I can. I love Alewife and I always have.

Wells, who has a six-month old son, said his new job will let him spend more time with his family.